The Martian Chronicles by
Ray Bradbury
"Ylla" (and "Rocket Summer")
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On page one, what season is it?
a) summer. b) fall. c) winter. d) spring.
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(3) From Mrs. K's description
of the man in her dream, and her husband's reactions, explain how Martians
are physically different from humans. (At least 3, extra credit for more)
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(3) Name/describe three pieces
of Martian technology that seem different than ours.
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When Mrs. K asks her husband if
he's ever wondered if people did live on Earth, what is his response?
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In Mrs. K's dream, what does the
rocket man promise her he will do?
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Which best describes Mr. K's reaction
to his wife's dreams? a) understanding and sympathy. b) anger and
jealousy. c) wonder and surprise. d) humor and amusement.
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Why does Ylla say she wants to
go to the Green Valley? a) She wants to see if her dream is true.
b) She just wants some time alone. c) She doesn't say why.
d) She wants to visit her friend. e) To see her mother.
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Why does she really want to go?
a) She wants to see if her dream is true. b) She just wants some
time alone. c) She doesn't say why. d) She wants to visit her
friend. e) To see her mother.
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How does Mr. K keep Ylla from
going to the Green Valley? a) He pretends to be sick. b) He gets
angry. c) He says he has a visitor coming. d) He tells her
it's too far to go. e) He tells her it's too hot and too late.
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Before the rocket comes, Ylla
pictures its coming like a(n) __________. a) meteor b) storm
c) attack d) rescue e) angel
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After Mr. K goes hunting...
a) Ylla feels better about her dreams. b) Mr. K says he OK about
her dreams now. c) Ylla accuses him of killing Nathaniel York.
d) Ylla says she can't remeber the song she was singing before. e)
All of the above
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Bonus (extra credit): What is
Mrs. K's first name? Mr. K?
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